Starting your baby on solid foods is a beautiful, messy, and exciting milestone! But if you feel completely overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice out there, you are definitely not alone. Between social media trends and well-meaning family advice, it is easy to feel like you are navigating a minefield.

Let’s take a deep breath, clear the air, and bust seven common myths about starting solids so you can focus on enjoying this fun new chapter with your little one.